School Library Journal articles from February 2003

School Library Journal archives from February 2003

The `learning quarterly' epiphany: SLJ's new resource to help you become a leader in education.(debut of Learning Quarterly)(Editorial)
February 1, 2003... IT WAS DURING A NATIONAL SCHOOL BOARD FOUNDATION (NSBF) PRESS conference in June 2002 that I had an epiphany. NSBF had scheduled a meeting in Washington, DC, to announce the results of its long-awaited study, "Are We There Yet? Research and...

It's tough going for librarians: Oklahoma cuts education budget; a school librarian feels the pain. (Letters).(Letter to the Editor)
February 1, 2003... I JUST READ YOUR ARTICLE ONLINE about staffing full time librarians in various states (June 2002, "Filling the Void" by Nancy Everhart). Our state is currently going through some really hard times. All schools in Oklahoma have lost funding this...

Coke isn't it. (Letters).(Letter to the Editor)
February 1, 2003... IN THE ARTICLE "SCHOOL DISTRICT Puts Pepsi Ahead of Books" (December 2002, News, p. 20), the author gripes that Joy elementary school turned down books from the Coca-Cola company because they had a contract with Pepsi for their school's vending...

Incompatible programs. (Letters).(Letter to the Editor)
February 1, 2003... I HAVE JUST READ THE COVER ARTICLE IN your November 2002 issue ("Making Research Count," pp. 48-51) and thought that this story relating to Joyce Valenza's efforts in her school in Pennsylvania was very thought-provoking. But then I had a...

Stop whining. (Letters).(Letter to the Editor)
February 1, 2003... I JUST FINISHED READING YOUR EDITORIAL masquerading as a news article in the December 2002 issue ("Election Fallout: Leaner Libraries?," pp. 16-17). In the years that Hill and Bill were in the White House, I did not receive any direct funding...

The Raging Dragon. (Letters).(Letter to the Editor)
February 1, 2003... NOTWITHSTANDING SLJ's NEGATIVE REVIEW of my novel, The Raging Dragon, Book 2 of the "Will to Conquer" trilogy (SeaScape, 2002; Oct., p. 168), I am confident it will be a valuable addition to Young Adult collections. Therefore, I deeply...

Gabriel's Magic Ornament. (Letters).(Letter to the Editor)
February 1, 2003... I was very disappointed to read such a negative review of Randall Bush's Gabriel's Magic Ornament (Pristine, 2002, Oct., p. 57). As a media specialist (MLS), I feel the criticism was harsh and unworthy of the book. Comments such as: "... the...

Corrections.(Correction Notice)
February 1, 2003... Due to an editorial error, the review of Cindy McKinley's One Smile (Illumination Arts, 2002; Jan. 2003, p. 106) mistakenly refers to the main character by the wrong name. Her name is Katie, not Lisa.

Calendar.(Correction Notice)
February 1, 2003... February 2003 March 3. Read Across America. Coinciding with the birthday of Dr. Seuss is the National Education Association's annual call for every child to read with a caring adult. Instructions for creating "Cat in the Hat" hats and...

School libraries struggle with layoffs: many cash-strapped media centers are forced to use volunteers. (news).
February 1, 2003... As media specialists across the nation continue to lose their jobs amid budget cuts, school libraries are coming up with creative ways to stay open--from limiting their hours of operation to recruiting parent volunteers. But in some cases,...

Ciporen leaves `SLJ'; Tessitore appointed VP, group publisher: Fred Ciporen is tapped to lead new book publishing arm. (news).(RBI Press, Joe Tessitore)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003... Fred Ciporen, vice president and group publisher of School Library Journal, Library Journal, and Publishers Weekly, was tapped in January to head a new book publishing arm within Reed Business Information (RBI), the magazine group's parent...

Author Dee Brown dies at 94.(Brief Article)(Obituary)
February 1, 2003... Dee Brown, whose best-selling book Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee (Holt, 1970) chronicled the atrocities suffered by Native Americans during the "winning" of the American West, died December 12, 2002, of heart disease in Little Rock, AR. He was...

Harry's on the way. (short takes).(Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix to be published June 21, 2003)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003... J. K. Rowling's long-awaited novel, Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, will be published June 21 in Britain and the United States, according to Bloomsbury, the book's U.K. publisher and Scholastic, its American publisher. The four...

High court upholds extended copyrights. (short takes).(Supreme Court )(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003... The Supreme Court voted 7-2 on January 15 to uphold the 20-year extension to all existing copyrights, which Congress passed in 1998 under the Sonny Bono Copyright Term Extension Act. The decision in Eldred v. Ashcroft is a victory for Hollywood...

DC media centers extend hours: local programs bring community into poor school libraries. (news).(Washington, DC)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003... While recent budget cuts have forced public libraries in Washington, DC, to reduce services, a nonprofit group called Turning the Page has launched after-school literacy programs at six elementary school libraries serving economically...

Faxon's future in question: the subscription agent's parent company withdraws support. (news).(Faxon Library Services)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003... School and public libraries might have somewhat barer shelves this year: Faxon Library Services, a magazine subscription agent for school, public, academic, and medical libraries, has run out of operating cash, forcing the company to halt...

New legislation to oppose Patriot Act: amendment would ask that libraries and bookstores be exempt from the law. (news).(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003... Congressman Bernard Sanders (IVT) plans to introduce new legislation in the 108th Congress that would exempt libraries and booksellers from certain provisions of the USA Patriot Act, a new antiterrorism law that gives the FBI easy access to...

Magic touches local Orlando school libraries: the Orlando Magic basketball team donates 4,000 books and money to needy schools. (news).(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003... Four elementary school libraries in Orlando, FL, have each received 1,000 Scholastic books and a $3,500 stipend to purchase additional materials, thanks to the Orlando Magic basketball team's Read to Achieve program. Hamilton Elementary,...

Laura Bush grants: apply now. (news).(Laura Bush Foundation for America's Libraries)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003... For those awaiting grants from the Laura Bush Foundation for America's Libraries, now is the time to apply. Created in July 2001, the foundation's goal is to enhance the book collections of school libraries throughout the country, and...

Lucedale, MS: the George County school board has banned John Steinbeck's Of Mice and Men and two other books from district classrooms and libraries after a grandparent complained about the books' profanity and violence. (Censorship Roundup).(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003... Lucedale, MS: The George County school board has banned John Steinbeck's Of Mice and Men and two other books from district classrooms and libraries after a grandparent complained about the books' profanity and violence. Board member Larry...

Moscow, Russia: the Moscow prosecutor's office will not pursue a criminal case based on allegations that J. K. Rowling's Harry Potter series incites religious hatred. (Censorship Roundup).(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003... Moscow, Russia: The Moscow prosecutor's office will not pursue a criminal case based on allegations that J. K. Rowling's Harry Potter series incites religious hatred. The office issued the December 31, 2002, decision after investigating a...

Ottawa, Canada: Canada's Supreme Court has struck down a British Columbia school board's 1997 ban of three books that depict same-sex parents--Asha's Mums (Women's Press, 1990) by Rosamund Elwin, Belinda's Bouquet (1991) by Leslea Newman, and One Dad, Two Dads, Brown Dads, Blue Dads (1994, both Alyson Publications) by Johnny Valentine. (Censorship Roundup).(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003... Ottawa, Canada: Canada's Supreme Court has struck down a British Columbia school board's 1997 ban of three books that depict same-sex parents--Asha's Mums (Women's Press, 1990) by Rosamund Elwin, Belinda's Bouquet (1991) by Leslea Newman, and...

Librarian wins National Educator Award: Cynthia Woods becomes the 18th media specialist to receive Milken honor. (news).(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003... Cynthia Woods, a librarian at Potomack Intermediate School in Falling Waters, WV, is a winner of a Milken National Educator Award, given annually to dozens of outstanding K-12 teachers, principals, and librarians. Woods was the only media...

WA state library may see more cuts. (news).(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003... Another round of budget cuts proposed by Washington Governor Gary Locke may curtail Washington State Library's services. (See August 2002, News, p. 18.) Locke has recommended that the state library no longer provide reference support to the...

High schooler raises $9,000 for library: student's senior project launches public library's first CD audiobook collection. (news).(McKenzie Cullen, Fort Vancouver Regional Library)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003... McKenzie Cullen, a junior at Ridgefield High School in Washington, devised a senior project that would make any librarian proud: she decided to raise enough money to help her local library start a collection of books on compact discs. After six...

Regula receives Crystal Apple Award. (news).(Ralph Regula receives 2002 American Association of School Librarians Crystal Apple Award)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003... Rep. Ralph Regula (R-OH) is the recipient of the 2002 American Association of School Librarians Crystal Apple Award, given to an individual or group that has had a significant impact on school libraries and students. He is the third U.S....

Thrills and chills: add some muscle to your book collection. (Graphic Novel Roundup).(Daredevil tales)(Brief Article)(Bibliography)
February 1, 2003... Daredevil is scheduled to arrive in movie theaters on February 14, and critics are already calling it the most successful Marvel Comics-based film to hit the big screen since SpiderMan. Daredevil (dubbed "the man without fear") is the alter ego...

Jill Thompson. (Meet The Artist).(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003... Author and illustrator Jill Thompson's Scary Godmother series, which focuses on Halloween, is a good fit for libraries. These colorful, well-produced books are about a young girl named Hannah, who is shielded from harm by her Scary Godmother....

Graphically 9-11. (Graphic Novel Roundup).(graphic novels on Sept 11 attacks)(Brief Article)(Bibliography)
February 1, 2003... The comics industry responded to the September 11 tragedy in a big way. Here are two recommended titles you'll want for your library: 9-11: Artists Respond Dark Horse Comics. 2002. $9.95. ISBN 1-56389-881-0. 9-11: The World's...

Mesquite (TX) High School: Skeeter Library Online. (Site of the Month).(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003... www.mesquitelsd.org/mhs/library When Sharon Harman (sharman@ mesquiteisd.org), one of Mesquite High School's two librarians, took a Web design class at Texas Women's University in 2000, she understood quickly that it was a librarian's...

Tablet Rasa for schools: a new kind of PC crosses a laptop with a PDA. (Tech Knowledge).(tablet computers)
February 1, 2003... Computer giants are touting the tablet computer as the best of two technological worlds--the innovative mini-laptop is wireless and portable, just like a personal digital assistant, yet powerful enough to run word processing and spreadsheet...

Campfire DCi: whiteboard camera system. (Test Drive).(Hardware Review)(Product/Service Evaluation)
February 1, 2003... SMART Technologies, 11th Avenue SW, Suite 600, Calgary, AB, Canada 1-866-518-6791, www.smarttech.com $2999.00 The Camfire DCi Whiteboard Camera System captures high-resolution images of whiteboard notes, allowing users to print them as JPEG...

Advanced placement exams just got easier. (Tech Knowledge).(Apex Learning offers expanded exam review)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003... Apex Learning hopes to give precocious high school students a leg up on preparing for exams in Advanced Placement (AP) subjects. The online learning company, started by Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen, is offering an expanded AP exam review...

Surfing for scholars. (Tech Knowledge).(SurfWax Scholar website)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003... SurfWax Scholar wants to make surfing the Web a lot easier. The company's Web site (www.surfwax.com), uses 10 major search engines and can be accessed from anywhere--at school, home, and the library. And because it offers more than 2,500 search...

Black History online: help kids engage Black History month with fun, interactive games. (The Librarian's Internet).
February 1, 2003... The African American Journey www2.worldbook.com/features/aajourney/html/intro.html This World Book site for teens offers five chronological sections on black history. Click on sidebar links in each section to take an interactive quiz....

Wilson Library Catalogs now online. (Tech Knowledge).(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003... H. W. Wilson's Library Catalogs are familiar to almost every librarian who wants to know what should be in a good school or public library collection for young people. Now those three reliable volumes--Children's Catalog, Middle and Junior High...

UK school to scan students' retinas. (Tech Knowledge).(new technology to identify students)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003... When the Venerable Bede Secondary School opens in September 2003 in Sutherland in west England, it will be using a new technology to identify students in the library and the cafeteria--retinal scanning. Students will be identified when they...

Instant messaging on a secure network. (New Products).(WiredRed Software's e/pop)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003... WiredRed Software's e/pop provides schools with instant messaging capabilities on a secure network, allowing teachers and administrators to communicate freely and technology departments to troubleshoot from their desktops. The instant messaging...

Best of the Web Awards. (NetConnect [c]/Web Feet).
February 1, 2003... Sponsored by WEB FEET, Library Journal, and School Library Journal The 2003 netConnect/WEB FEET Best of the Web Awards, sponsored by WEB FEET, Library Journal, and School Library Journal, will acknowledge excellence in school and public...

Don't fence kids in: is it worthwhile to have a squeaky-clean "kids' world" on the web? (Chat Room).
February 1, 2003... WHEN PRESIDENT BUSH SIGNED THE LAW CREATING the "kids.us" Web domain in December, he said that no objectionable material would be allowed there. "It will function much like the children's section of a library, where parents feel comfortable...

The search continues: when it comes to search engines, there are some real differences. (Educator's Resource Kit).
February 1, 2003... IT'S NEXT TO IMPOSSIBLE TO FOLLOW THE LATEST DEVELOPMENTS IN search tools. But, fortunately, there are only three types you need to keep track of--subject directories, true search engines, and meta-search engines--and each have their own...

Ready ... aim ... aim again: library advocacy efforts need to be on target. (Building Influence).
February 1, 2003... "EDUCATION PRESENTS MULTIPLE TARGETS," ONE OF MY UCLA MENTORS used to say, "and it doesn't matter if you hit the bull's-eye if you're aiming at the wrong one." I'm reminded of that saying every time I look at school library advocacy efforts....

A get-rich-quick scheme? Your school's fund-raiser may not qualify for a copyright exemption. (Carrie on Copyright).
February 1, 2003... Our library has a dial-a-story program for children who speak Spanish and English. The program is very successful, but we have a problem. There seem to be a shortage of commercial audiotapes for Spanish-speaking children. Is it legal to record...

If you give a teacher a cookie: a tasty plan to win the hearts and minds of your colleagues. (What Works).(school librarian describes developing services for teachers)
February 1, 2003... MY 10 YEARS AS A CLASSROOM TEACHER WERE SPENT COLLABORATING with library media specialists. And that experience was put to the test when I switched jobs and began interviewing as a school librarian. The interview committee at Whitman Middle...

"Caldecott kids": a library program to honor Frederic Melcher's mandate. (Up for Discussion).
February 1, 2003... THE CALDECOTT "SWEEPSTAKES" IS OVER FOR ANOTHER YEAR. THOSE OF US WHO involve ourselves in this annual exercise are either nodding smugly or shaking our heads in puzzlement. This is the moment, at the very beginning of 2003, to think about the...

The house of farmer: National Book Award winner Nancy Farmer talks about her latest novel and the future of human cloning.(Interview)
February 1, 2003... Nancy Farmer's latest novel, The House of the Scorpion (S & S/Atheneum, 2002), tackles some of society's thorniest challenges--human cloning, the fate of the environment, and the rights of individuals. Scorpion, the winner of the 2002 National...

Bringing the library into the lab: how information literacy skills make better science students.
February 1, 2003... THE TROUBLING NUMBERS ONLY CONFIRM WHAT WE ALREADY know: our students continue to struggle in the sciences, with their skills lagging behind students from other countries as they progress through school, according to the Department of...

The change master: Jim Hundemer has transformed Houston's sorry school libraries. (Innovator's Spotlight).
February 1, 2003... When Jim Hundemer took over as manager of library services, in the fall of 1998, the Houston Independent School District's 276 libraries were in sorry shape: their infrastructure was sagging under the weight of old electrical wiring, outdated...

Absolutely Whootie.(web site)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003... www.storiestogrow by.com. Whootie Owl Prods. (Accessed 10/30/02). K-Gr 6--Even children too young to read will enjoy this colorful, full site, and older kids will be able to navigate freely and become involved in the many character...

Aesop's Fables.(web site)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003... www.umass.edu/aesop. University of Massachusetts. (Accessed 10/30/02). Gr 4 Up--As an assignment for the Introduction to Computing in the Fine Arts course at the University of Massachusetts, students are required to take an Aesop fable and...

Characters Critters.(web site)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003... www.lsuagcenter.com/ 4critters. Louisiana State University. (Accessed 10/30/02). Gr 2-4--Although this 4-H site is intended for parents to use with their children, it makes a good choice for young readers. Featuring cartoon animals, kids...

Crossroads of Character.(web site)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003... library.thinkquest. org/J001675F. ThinkQuest. (Accessed 10/30/02). Gr 3-8--Fifth graders from a school in New England have developed this site to help other kids think about actions and their consequences. In an easy-to-use format, students...

Making Ethical Decisions.(web site)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003... www.joseph soninstitute.org/MED/MED-intro+ toc.htm. Josephson Institute of Ethics. (Accessed 10/30/02). Gr 7-12--Older students will get a thorough understanding of the seven "Pillars of Character" (trustworthiness, respect,...

The People's Century.(web site)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003... www.pbs.org/wgbh/ peoplescentury. Public Broadcasting System. (Accessed 1/11/03). Gr 6 Up--This PBS companion site to its 26-episode program gives students a good understanding of the past century's most significant events. The interactive...

Picturing the Century.(web site)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003... www.archives.gov/ exhibit_hall/picturing_the_century. U.S. National Archives. (Accessed 1/11/03). Gr 4 Up--The National Archives highlights one hundred years of history through photography. By visiting the Web site's Gallery section,...

Stories of the Century.(web site)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003... www.newseum.org/ century. The Newseum. (Accessed 1/11/03). Gr 3 Up--The Newseum, soon to be relocated to Pennsylvania Avenue in Washington, DC, offers this online exhibit of the top 100 events of the 20th century. In conjunction with USA...

Time 100.(web site)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003... www.time.com/time/time100. Time Magazine. (Accessed 1/11/03). Gr 5 Up--Time Magazine captures the 20th century and the people who made significant contributions to the world at this commemorative Web site. One of the site's sections...

The 20th Century.(web site)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003... www.ibiscom.com/ 20frm.htm. (Accessed 1/11/03). Gr 5 Up--This Web site looks at important events and discoveries of the 20th century. Students will read about the 1906 San Francisco earthquake and follow the adventures of the early...

The 20th Century. wire.ap.org/APpackages/20thcentury.(web site)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003... wire.ap.org/APpack ages/20thcentury. Associated Press. (Accessed 1/11/03). Gr 6 Up--Stories and video clips from the Associated Press represent major events of the 20th century. Users can click on any year on the comprehensive timeline to...

Who Is the Artist? Fantasy Art--Chagall, Klee, Magritte.(Video Recording Review)
February 1, 2003... videocassette. color. 26:33 min. Crystal Prods. 2002. ISBN 1-56290-2814. $29.95. Gr 4 Up--The first in a series of art appreciation videos, this episode compares and contrasts the works of three artists who delved into the realm of...

Who Is the Artist? Painters of the American Scene--Benton, Hopper, Wood.(Video Recording Review)
February 1, 2003... videocassett. color. 27:45 min. Crystal Prods. 2002. ISBN 1-56290-282-2. $29.95. Gr 4 Up--The lives and painting techniques of Thomas Hart Benton, Edward Hopper, and Grant Wood are compared and contrasted in this excellent video. This...

Barney's Christmas Star.(Video Recording Review)
February 1, 2003... videocassette. color. 50 min. HIT Entertainment. 2002. $14.95; also avail. DVD: $16.99. PreS-Gr 2--Barney is joined by a multiethnic cast of four youngsters for this holiday romp. When the group shows up at the park to help Beth's...

Salty's Secret & Other Thomas Adventures.(Video Recording Review)
February 1, 2003... videocassette. color. 34 min. Anchor Bay Entertainment. 2002. #AB 1281. $12.98; also avail. DVD, #DV 12200: $19.98. PreS-Gr 1--This collection is based on the stories originally written by the Reverend W. Awdry. All of the episodes portray...

Your Tiny Noel: Christmas Around the World.(Video Recording Review)
February 1, 2003... videocassette. color. 28 min. Child Smart. 2002. ISBN 0-7907-7311-2. $12.95. PreS--In this latest in the Your Tiny Series, viewers join Murray the monkey and his puppet pals on a sleigh ride around the world. Using live-action, puppetry,...

Spanish: Level 2, Pt 2.(Video Recording Review)
February 1, 2003... (Passport to Languages Series). videocassette. color. 17 min. with tchr's. guide. Prod. by CNDP. Dist. by Chip Taylor Communications. 2001. $59.99 (Rental: $50). Gr 1-6--This live-action Spanish-language program takes viewers to a...

Character Works: the Case for Character.(Video Recording Review)
February 1, 2003... videocassette. color. 38 min. with tchr's. guide. Linx Educational Pubs. 2002. $98. Gr 7-12-Character education is becoming more important in schools across the country, either as informal, voluntary experiences or as part of the curriculum....

VOX 1: Body Piercing, Hate Groups, Making Friends.(Video Recording Review)
February 1, 2003... (The Teen's Voice "VOX" Series), videocassette, color. 26 min. (closed captioned), with tchr's, guide. Prod. by TV Ontario. Dist. by Chip Taylor Communications. 2002. $59.99 (Rental: $50). Gr 7-12-Aimed at teens and using their vernacular,...

Body Story: Trauma.(Video Recording Review)
February 1, 2003... (Series) 3 videocassettes. color. 26 min. ea. (closed captioned). with' tchr's. guide. Discovery Channel School. 2002. ISBN 1-58738-285-7. $119.95. Includes: Broken Bones; Heart Attack; Trauma. Gr 6-12--This series looks at the amazing...

Kids Talk Diabetes: Important Issues for Kids with Diabetes.(Video Recording Review)
February 1, 2003... videocassette. color. 8 min. Aquarius Health Care Videos. 2002. $90. Gr 2-6--This live-action production is intended to educate classmates, friends, teachers, and caregivers about the emotional and physical needs of children living with...

Teens Talk Diabetes: Important Issues for Teens with Diabetes.(Video Recording Review)
February 1, 2003... videocassette. color. 14 min. Aquarius Health Care Videos. 2002. $90. Gr 7 Up--This video is intended for students who have diabetes and are under a physician's care, especially those who are newly diagnosed. They will learn from the...

What Should I Do: the Basics of First Aid.(Video Recording Review)
February 1, 2003... videocassette. color. 20 min. (closed captioned). Cambridge Educational. 2002. #29744. $79.95. Gr 6-12--The program provides straightforward, practical information about basic areas of first aid inch]ding breathing emergencies, wounds,...

Starting Points for Educators of Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Young Children, Program 2: Getting Your Message Across.(Video Recording Review)
February 1, 2003... videocassette. color. 35 min. with trainer's guide. Educational Prods. 2002. $295. The adage "show, don't tell" is an apt description of this video's theme. Not only does it advocate this philosophy for teaching non-English speakers, it...

Building Vocabulary: First Grade.(Video Recording Review)
February 1, 2003... (Take Me to Your Readers Series) videocassette. color. 11:40 min. SVE & Churchill Media. 2002. #97716-HAVTX. $39.95. K-Gr 2--Part of a series designed to nurture fundamental reading goals at beginning levels, this video focuses on the...

From Far Away.(Video Recording Review)
February 1, 2003... (Tailspinners Collection Series). videocassette. color. 6:39 min. (closed captioned). with paperback book. National Film Board of Canada. 2002. $139. Gr 1-3--Seven-year-old Saoussan Askar flees war-torn Beirut to Canada with her family in...

Grammar for Children.(Video Recording Review)
February 1, 2003... (Series) 5 videocassettes. color. 23 min. ea. with tchr's, guide. Prod. by Schlessinger Media. Dist. by Library Video Co. 2002. ISBN 1-57225508-0. $29.95 ea. Includes: Descriptive Words (5 Phrases (ISBN 1-57225-509-9); Nouns (ISBN...

Kipper: Let It Snow.(Video Recording Review)
February 1, 2003... videocassette. color. 50 min. HIT Entertainment. 2002. ISBN 157132-791-6. $9.99. PreS-K--Kipper is back, and this time he and his friends are celebrating all of the wonders of the winter season. In five short stories, Kipper, Tiger, Pig,...

The Magic of Anansi.(Video Recording Review)
February 1, 2003... (Talespinners collection Series). videocassette. color. 6:51 min. (closed captioned). with paperback book, tchr's. guide. National Film Board of Canada. 2002. $139. PreS-Gr 4--In this animated video, Anansi, the trickster spider from West...

Roses Sing on New Snow.(Video Recording Review)
February 1, 2003... (Talespinners Collection Series). videocassette. color. 7 min. (closed captioned). with paperback book, tchr's. guide. National Film Board of Canada. 2002. $139. Gr 1-3--Based on the award-winning book by Canadian author Paul Yee (Meadow...

Writing Books for Children: Jane Yolen.(Video Recording Review)
February 1, 2003... (Career Choices: Real People Series). videocassette. color. 22:14 min. Lucerne Media. 2002. $99. Gr 4 Up--This uninspired, poorly researched program attempts to capture a connection between prolific author Jane Yolen and two aspiring young...

Percy Bysshe Shelley.(Video Recording Review)
February 1, 2003... (The Master Poets Collection). videocassette. color. approx. 30 min. Prod. by Nebraskans for Public Television and The Great Amwell Co. Dist. by Monterey Media. 1978, 2002 release. //33883. $24.95. Gr 7 Up--This is a dramatization about...

Pudd'nhead Wilson.(Video Recording Review)
February 1, 2003... videocassette. color. 1:30 hrs. with tchr's. guide. Prod. by Great Amwell Co. Dist. by Monterey Media. 1983, 2002 release. ISBN 1-56994-318-4. $19.95. Gr 7 Up--This cinematic reproduction of Mark Twain's novel brings alive the sights and...

Elementary Music: Sisters of Sound.(Video Recording Review)
February 1, 2003... (Introduction to Music Series). videocassette. color. 23 min. with tchr's. guide. Prod. by TV Ontario. Dist. by Chip Taylor Communications. 2001, 2002 release. $59.99. Gr 1-5--The Sisters of Sound (Reggae Rhonda, Nashville Nanette, Rockin'...

Mr. Henry's Wild & Wacky World, Vol. 4--But What Can I Do?: All About Helping Others.(Video Recording Review)
February 1, 2003... videocassette. color. 30 min. Tommy Nelson. 2002. ISBN 0-84997799-1. $12.99. Gr 1-6--Christian author and storyteller Frank Peretti plays the inventor, Mr. Henry, who introduces the concept of helpfulness to viewers through an animated...

Biotrackers: Learn All About Habitats.(Video Recording Review)
February 1, 2003... videocassette. color. approx. 30 min. with tchr's. guide online. Prod. by Thinkeroo. Dist. by Big Kids Prods. 2002. #S252. $14.95 (+ $3.95 s/h). Gr 3-6--Max Orbit, a "way cool" science enthusiast, leads students on an exploration of the...